How many students are enrolled at this school?

There are 189 students currently enrolled.

What programs does Emerald Coast Technical College offer?

The school offers certificates in Practical Nursing, Cosmetology, Electrical and Power Transmission Installation, HVAC maintenance, Vehicle Maintenance, Precision Metal Working, and Allied Health. It also offers an associate degree in Electrical and Power Transmission Installation, plus nine more programs.

What is the typical earnings for graduates ten years after entry?

The median earnings 10 years after entry are reported as $36,180.

What is the completion rate for students at this school?

The completion rate is reported as 77.3%.

How much financial aid do students typically receive?

40.7% of students receive Pell Grants.

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Emerald Coast Technical College

DeFuniak Springs, Florida · public · mainly awards certificates · 189 students · WeldingMachining & CNCHVACElectricianElectrical LinemanDiesel MechanicsAutomotive TechnologyAviation MaintenanceMedical AssistingPractical Nursing (LPN/LVN)CosmetologyBarbering

Avg net price / yr

$19,093

cheaper than 11% of comparable schools

Completion rate

77.3%

Median debt at completion

not reported

Median earnings (10 yrs after entry)

$36,180

earns ~$1,894.9 per $1k of yearly net price

About

Emerald Coast Technical College is a public school in DeFuniak Springs, FL that mainly awards certificates. With 189 students enrolled, it serves adults seeking practical trade training.

What to know

The average annual net price after aid is $19,093. A reported 77.3% of students complete their programs. Typical median earnings ten years after entry are $36,180.

Net price is 111% above the Florida median ($9,065) for schools offering these programs. Reported median earnings are 6% below the national median ($38,354) for comparable schools.

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40.7% of students here receive federal Pell Grants. Get aid deadlines and program matches for Welding programs in Florida.

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Programs & what graduates earn

Program	Credential	Median earnings 2 yrs after completion
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants	undergraduate certificate	$33,565
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Electrical and Power Transmission Installers	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Electrical and Power Transmission Installers	associate degree	not reported
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR)	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Precision Metal Working	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants	associate degree	not reported

Show all 8 other programs at this school

Program	Credential	Median earnings (2 yr after completion)
Computer and Information Sciences, General	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Computer Programming	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Health and Medical Administrative Services	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions	undergraduate certificate	not reported

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Questions students ask

How many students are enrolled at this school?: There are 189 students currently enrolled.
What programs does Emerald Coast Technical College offer?: The school offers certificates in Practical Nursing, Cosmetology, Electrical and Power Transmission Installation, HVAC maintenance, Vehicle Maintenance, Precision Metal Working, and Allied Health. It also offers an associate degree in Electrical and Power Transmission Installation, plus nine more programs.
What is the typical earnings for graduates ten years after entry?: The median earnings 10 years after entry are reported as $36,180.
What is the completion rate for students at this school?: The completion rate is reported as 77.3%.
How much financial aid do students typically receive?: 40.7% of students receive Pell Grants.

Other options in Florida

School	City	Net price / yr	Completion	Earnings (10 yr)
Atlantic Technical College	Coconut Creek	$10,414	60.3%	$38,560
North Florida Technical College	Starke	$1,590	73.8%	$31,683
Eastern Florida State College	Melbourne	$6,440	46.4%	$37,195
College of Central Florida	Ocala	$12,088	46%	$38,203
Chipola College	Marianna	$1,133	50.9%	$37,378
Lorenzo Walker Technical College	Naples	$7,283	99%	$36,853

Data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (most recent release, pulled July 2026), school ID 457378. Figures are federally reported medians and may lag current prices. "Not reported" means the federal dataset suppresses or lacks the value — often due to small cohort sizes. How we compute comparisons. This site is independent and not affiliated with any government agency or school.